MSc in Real Estate – Distance Learning
Program Overview
MSc in Real Estate – Distance Learning program includes: Click here ↗ to learn more.
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program. In terms of GPA, we expect 2:2 and above from UK schools, 3.0 and above from US schools, and 6.5 and above or the equivalent from Cypriot and Greek Universities and colleges. Candidates with a lower grade than the above, might be admitted if they have compensatory strengths in terms of work experience or other accomplishments (for example, CFA, ACCA, or ACA).
- Native speaker of English or graduate of a high school or university where the language of instruction is English, or IELTS with a score of at least 5.0, or TOEFL with a score of at least 250 (computerized) or 550 (conventional), or Password-plus 5.5.
- Satisfactory quantitative skills as evidenced by the quantitative courses they have taken during their Bachelor’s degree study.
- A personal interview is an integral part of the selection process. The interview and documents providing evidence of the above qualifications are used as the basis for evaluating candidates. In cases where applicants have graduated from unfamiliar programs or universities, a GRE/GMAT examination score may be required.
Program Learning Outcomes
- The in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the real estate principles, theories, practices, and techniques in the scientific field areas of real estate economics, finance and investments, real estate valuations, law and ethics, construction and sustainability, urban planning, real estate marketing and sales, etc.
- Advance students’ professional development for a successful career in the real estate industry in two tracks: i) real estate valuation, and ii) real estate agency and management.
- Students will be provided with an updated knowledge of the real estate market trends, excellence in valuation methods and techniques, current regulations, and best practices of the internal and global built environment.
- Develop their analytical and critical thinking skills necessary for the evaluation of real estate markets, the identification of investment opportunities and the assessment of real estate performance.
- Educate students regarding the ethical and legal frameworks in order to promote transparency and integrity to the real estate industry.
- Foster interdisciplinary approach by incorporating together cognitive fields economics, law, urban planning, architecture, environmental studies, finance, and marketing into the curriculum, reflecting the interconnected nature of real estate with other disciplines.
- Advance students’ research skills by encouraging their academic inquiry through assignments, projects, and thesis requirements, enabling them to contribute to the advancement of knowledge within real estate.
- Provide networking opportunities with industry professionals, alumni, and organizations through industry events, guest lectures, industry conferences, and alumni events, facilitating career development and job placement.
Program Requirements
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS in short) is a tool of the European Higher Education Area for making studies and courses more transparent. It helps students to move between countries and to have their academic qualifications and study periods abroad recognized. The credits below are based on the ECTS.
To graduate, students are required to earn 90 credits as follows:
- 45 credits from core courses
- 22.5 credits from track courses
- 22.5 credits from Master Thesis
Core Courses
2. REC602 – Real Estate Law and Ethics
Contact Hours: 35 Credits: 7.5
Contact Hours: 35 Credits: 7.5
Contact Hours: 35 Credits: 7.5
4. REC604 – Principles in Real Estate Valuation
Contact Hours: 35 Credits: 7.5
2. REC606 – Real Estate Development and Planning
Contact Hours: 35 Credits: 7.5
Contact Hours: 35 Credits: 7.5
Contact Hours: 35 Credits: 7.5
ℹ️4. #Track/ Elective
Contact Hours: 35 Credits: 7.5
Track A: Agency and Real Estate Management.
Track B: Real Estate Valuation
ℹ️1. #Track/ Elective
Contact Hours: 35 Credits: 7.5
2. REC800 – Thesis Preparation
Contact Hours: 35 Credits: 2.5
3. REC801 – Thesis Submission
Credits: 20
Tracks
1. REM701 – Agency and Real Estate Management 2. REM702 – Real Estate Marketing and Sales
Contact Hours: 35 Credits: 7.5
Contact Hours: 35 Credits: 7.5
3. REM703 – Finance and Portfolio Management
Contact Hours: 35 Credits: 7.5
1. REV701 – Residential Property Analysis and Valuation 2. REV702 – Income Property Analysis and Valuation
Contact Hours: 35 Credits: 7.5
Contact Hours: 35 Credits: 7.5
3. REV703 – Advanced Valuation
Contact Hours: 35 Credits: 7.5
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